wash-up period

noun

The last few days before a parliament is dissolved in which important legislation must be concluded.

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Meanings

nounwash-up period (plural wash-up periods)

plural wash-up periods

  1. governmentThe last few days before a parliament is dissolved in which important legislation must be concluded.
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